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Within the first
one month in office, the federal administration of the National
Conscience Party (NCP) will provide 50, 000 jobs for the youth of the
country, if voted into office in the April 9 election.

The vice
presidential candidate of NCP, Yunusa Tanko, stated this in Abuja
yesterday. Mr. Tanko, who is the running mate to Dele Momodu, said that
the NCP will not spend a whopping N18 billion to purchase presidential
jets while millions of Nigerians are unemployed.

He listed some of
the things Mr. Momodu will do if he wins the presidential elections:
transform governance in the country, revive the economy, provide social
amenities and prosperity, among others.

He stressed that the party’s presidential ticket represents the change Nigerians have been waiting for.

“If voted into
power, the Momodu-Tanko presidency will provide 50,000 job
opportunities to young graduates within one month in office, using
agriculture as a basis for mass employment.

“The economy will
be redirected from heavy dependence on oil revenue. Bank interest rate
will be drastically reduced to boost the operations of local
industries,” Mr. Tanko said.

The vice
presidential candidate also said the middle class, which has been
obliterated due to the economic situation, will be restored and
empowered to contribute to national development, while civil servants
will be adequately remunerated and motivated to serve the country.

“This is the change Nigerians desire and the change they will get in April 2011 if voted into office,” Mr. Tanko said.

The vice
presidential candidate commended the International Republican Institute
(IRI) for its role in producing a Code of Conduct for Political Parties
and formation of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).

He noted that the code, which IPAC and most of the 63 political
parties have signed, is vital for the success of the April elections
and urged political parties and politicians to abide by its provisions
to ensure free, credible, and peaceful elections the nation deserves.